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• Texas police chief dies after being shot while working off-duty

  11-11-2015 23:42 via wivb.com
  
  TEMPLE, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a Central Texas police chief who was shot just over a week ago while working an off-duty security job at a bar in Temple has died.
  Temple police say Darrell Allen, the chief in the town of Marlin, died Tuesday afternoon. His body was then taken with a police escort to Dallas for an autopsy.
  Authorities say Allen was shot while trying to detain 24-year-old Derrick Wayne Gamble at the bar on Nov. 1. Gamble remained in Bell County jail on Tuesday on a char
  
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• Charlie Brown actor pleads guilty to making criminal threat

  11-11-2015 23:40 via wivb.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — A former child actor who was the voice of Charlie Brown in beloved “Peanuts” TV specials has pleaded guilty to making criminal threats.
  Fifty-nine-year-old Peter Robbins of Oceanside entered pleas Tuesday. He’s facing four years and eight months in prison.
  Authorities say Robbins threatened to harm a mobile home park manager and San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore, offering $50,000 to have Gore killed.
  Robbins said the threats stem from his bipolar disorde
  
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• Advocates weigh-in on fast track medical Marijuana access

  11-11-2015 23:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- The Drug Policy Alliance has been fighting for immediate access to medical Marijuana for the critically ill in New York for more than a year.
  Wednesday afternoon, they celebrated a victory: Gov. Cuomo signed into law a bill that grants emergency access to medical Marijuana for patients with a serious need; namely cancer patients or children with severe epilepsy
  “We’re heartened that Governor Cuomo did the right thing and signed this emergency bill,” said J
  
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• Veterans help others with 32-mile march in Tennessee

  11-11-2015 23:38 via wivb.com
  
  LEBANON, Tenn. (WKRN) – In the midst of Veterans Day parades and ceremonies all across the country, a group of former soldiers begins a journey at Nashville’s Legislative Plaza each year that ends at the Wilson County Veterans Memorial in Lebanon.
  The 32-mile journey, which raises awareness for the non-profit Fallen Soldiers March, takes nearly 12 hours to complete along U.S. 70.The 32-mile journey will take about 12 hours to complete. (Photo: WKRN)Its purpos
  
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• Secret Apps: What are your kids hiding from you?

  11-11-2015 23:34 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-  A relatively new smartphone app proves how easy it is for kids to be sneaky with their phones, and what parents need to pay attention to.
  The “Calculator +” app is available for iPhones, Android phones, and tablets. It looks almost identical to the calculator you would find standard on these devices, and it even functions as a calculator. A user must type in the correct passcode to access the apps secret function, which is to hide pictures and videos.
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• Donor helps vets adopt pets for free through 2015

  11-11-2015 22:31 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A veteran of the Vietnam War reached out to the Erie County SPCA, announcing he will help veterans adopt pets for free throughout the rest of the year.
  The SPCA typically starts two weeks of free adoptions for veterans and active duty servicemen and servicewomen around Veterans Day, but SPCA officials say one veteran is taking that generosity a step further. He’s essentially extending the free adoptions for those who serve through Dec. 31.
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• Car sharing network to launch in Buffalo

  11-11-2015 22:05 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A fleet of car sharing vehicles will arrive in the Queen City on Thursday.
  Officials from the company Zipcar say they’ll meet in the City of Buffalo on Thursday with officials from their partner in Buffalo CarShare to launch their fleet of 15 Zipcar vehicles in the city.
  The goal of the company is to provide alternative transportation to those living in urban areas. Those that use the service pay a fee to rent or reserve Zipcar vehicles for periods of time
  
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• Cuomo signs emergency medical marijuana bill

  11-11-2015 21:15 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — Although he had until midnight to sign a bill that will allow emergency access for patients that require access, Governor Andrew Cuomo wasted no time in penning his name.
  Cuomo’s signature will allow critically ill patients access to medical marijuana in New York State to ease their pain and suffering, and aid in their treatment. The program will work with regulated producers of marijuana to provide patients with the drug.
  “I deeply sympathize wi
  
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• Man reportedly robs Lewiston grocery store

  11-11-2015 21:01 via wivb.com
  
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — A search is on for a person who reportedly robbed a grocery store in Niagara County.
  New York State Police say they’re looking for a person caught on camera robbing Mrs. Thank You’ grocery store late Tuesday night.
  Officers say a black male who is about 5’10” tall walked into the Marywood Drive store at about 10 p.m. and demanded cash from a cashier.
  The man is described as wearing a dark read hooded sweatshirt, black sweat pants and bla
  
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• Suspect in Missouri threats attends other school

  11-11-2015 20:24 via wivb.com
  
  COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The 19-year-old man arrested for allegedly making online threats against black students and faculty at the University of Missouri’s Columbia campus is a student at one of its other campuses.
  Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla confirmed that 19-year-old Hunter M. Park is a student there. He was arrested Wednesday at a residence hall on the Rolla campus. The school says no weapons were found.
  Park was taken by University of Missouri police to Co
  
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• On Veterans Day, NY reaches deal on veterans' pension credits

  11-11-2015 20:22
  
  Gov. Cuomo and state lawmakers reached a deal to revisit a controversial public pension credit for veterans that the governor vetoed the past 2 years        
  
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• Veterans Day Tribute at Forest Lawn Cemetery

  11-11-2015 18:41 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Veterans Day is about remembering the service and sacrifice of all U. S. military veterans.
  Wednesday morning, several ceremonies were held to in honor of them.
  Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo had one in the morning. Volunteers placed flags on the graves of veterans. It was a tribute to those buried there and to the veterans still with us.
  “Today we honor all veterans past and present. Veterans are not given their due credit for what they have done in the past.
  
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• Cuomo faces midnight deadline on medical marijuana

  11-11-2015 18:33 via wivb.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – New York’s governor is facing a deadline to sign legislation that would give critically ill individuals early access to medical marijuana before the state’s full medical cannabis program begins.
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo hasn’t said whether he’ll sign or veto the measure before Wednesday’s midnight deadline.
  The state’s medical marijuana program is expected to be operational as early as January – a full 18 months after lawmakers approve
  
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• Ice skating at Canalside to have delayed start

  11-11-2015 18:24 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Ice skating at Canalside, which was planned to start on Friday, November 13, has been delayed until November 20.
  The previous season of ice skating at that location finished up on March 17 of this year.
  The Canalside rink is more than twice the size of an average NHL hockey rink.
  
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• State to seek death for man charged in murder of wife and Kenmore native

  11-11-2015 17:55 via wivb.com
  
  ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — A northeast Florida man charged in the killings of his wife and her friend could face the death penalty.
  Prosecutors on Tuesday said they will seek capital punishment for 35-year-old James Colley, who was charged in September with the two slayings.
  Police say Colley fatally shot his estranged wife, 36-year-old Amanda Colley, and her friend, 39-year-old Lindy Dobbins, a Kenmore native. Colley had been in court before the shootings and had been found
  
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• Authorities looking for suspect in Lockport Dollar Tree robbery

  11-11-2015 17:07 via wivb.com
  
  LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office says they received a call about a robbery in Lockport on Tuesday night.
  The Sheriff’s Office says the robbery happened at a Dollar Tree store on S. Transit Road just before they received the call.
  The suspect is described as a light skinned male standing between 5’2″ and 5’4″, and was said to have been wearing a blue hoodie and a bandanna. Deputies say he demanded m
  
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• Grandfather's Sacrifice Inspires WNY Veteran to Help Others

  11-11-2015 16:56
  
  Andrew Bienkowski was just 5 years old when his grandfather sacrificed himself to save his family. That act inspired a life-time of helping others.        
  
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• Justin Bieber to perform in Buffalo July 12

  11-11-2015 16:53
  
  Pop star Justin Bieber will perform at the First Niagara Center on July 12, 2016 as part of his Purpose World Tour.        
  
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• Radio station still holding off on Christmas music

  11-11-2015 16:39 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – When will Star 102.5 flip the switch and start playing nonstop Christmas carols? That’s the most common question listeners ask Host Rob Lucas this time of year. When News 4 visited his studio for Wake Up on the Radio week, he explained that a lot of factors weigh into the decision. He estimates that he plays more than 1400 festive songs each holiday season.
  
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• Justin Bieber to play in Buffalo

  11-11-2015 16:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Justin Bieber is set to perform at First Niagara Center July 12, 2016.
  The announcement of a Buffalo date on Bieber’s upcoming 2016 Purpose World Tour came Wednesday morning.
  The Buffalo show is near the end of the 58-date tour, which starts in March.
  Bieber is known for hit songs like “Sorry”, “What Do You Mean?” and “Baby”.
  Tickets go on sale Friday, November 20 at 10 a.m.
  American Express Card Members can purchase tic
  
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• Man's body found in Little Valley Creek

  11-11-2015 15:50
  
  An investigation is underway in Cattaraugus County after a man's body was found in a creek.        
  
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• State Police: Contractor arrested after failing to complete various jobs

  11-11-2015 15:12 via wivb.com
  
  WARSAW, N.Y. (WIVB) — A contractor and painter from Castile is arrested after State Police say he failed to complete a variety of jobs.
  Over the last few years, James Qutermous, 54, allegedly failed to complete a total of $12,000 worth of scheduled work for various homeowners.
  Qutermous is self-employed and was contracted to do jobs around western New York. He faces a felony charge of 1st degree scheme to defraud.
  Qutermous was released on an appearance ticket for Warsaw Village Court
  
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• Online threats heighten tensions at University of Missouri

  11-11-2015 14:14 via wivb.com
  
  COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — University of Missouri police said Wednesday they have arrested a suspect accused of making online threats against black students and faculty, threats that added to racial tensions on campus that resulted in the departure of two senior university officials.
  Police did not release a name but said the suspect was not on or near the university’s Columbia campus when the threat was made. The suspect is in custody.
  “We had additional officers on patrol last
  
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• ‘Dabbing’ a new drug choice for Tippecanoe teens

  11-11-2015 14:02 via wivb.com
  
  LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – A drug called butane hash oil is becoming increasingly popular among teens in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. BHO is part of a classification of marijuana. On the street, it goes by names like shatter, wax or honey.
  The trend is called “dabbing” and it takes marijuana to a new and potentially deadly level.
  That’s because in dabbing, THC which is the ingredient in marijuana which creates the high, can be nine times higher than in regular pot smoking.
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• What happened to Mars’ Earth-like atmosphere and ocean?

  11-11-2015 13:38 via wivb.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Last week, NASA scientists revealed several findings about the planet Mars.
  Billions of years ago, the planet had abundant amounts of water with an ocean that took up 20 percent of its surface. It also had an atmosphere as thick as Earth’s.Courtesy: NASAWhere did all the water go?
  “To answer the question ‘what happened to the Mars atmosphere,’ I’ll quote Bob Dylan. ‘The answer my frind, is blowing in the wind,’” said
  
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• 2015 Turkey Trot is sold out

  11-11-2015 13:33 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The 120th annual YMCA Turkey Trot is officially sold out, according to a press release sent out this morning by YMCA Buffalo Niagara.
  The race capacity was set at 14,000 participants to adhere to a fire code in the Convention Center. That is where the post-race party takes place.
  “Over the past decade, the popularity of this event has truly grown. We’re excited to see such overwhelming support for the event year after year and it’s a thrill to
  
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• Hungry dog starts kitchen fire

  11-11-2015 13:05 via wivb.com
  
  WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A hungry dog in Waterbury, Connecticut nearly burnt down his owner’s home for a slice of pizza.
  The family was entertaining friends in the other room and put two pizzas on top of their gas stove.
  For one of their labs, the hunger was too much to bear. The pup stuck his head into the pizza box to have a quick bite. As he did that, his paw hit the igniter on the stove and set the pizza box on fire.
  He was lucky his owners smelled the smoke and quickly put out
  
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• Paying tribute to a local veteran who’s making history

  11-11-2015 12:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – News 4 is paying tribute to a veteran from Alden making history.
  Marlene Roll was elected as the first female commander of the state VFW in June.
  Roll says her focus is on serving the veterans and making sure they have an advocate in Buffalo, Albany and Washington, D.C.
  “To be able to be the state commander is an honor. It takes quite a while to work up to this position.” Roll said.
  She spent 8 years in the military. Roll served in Desert Storm as an oper
  
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• World War II veteran from Louisiana turning 110 years old

  11-11-2015 12:25 via wivb.com
  
  LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A World War II veteran in Louisiana turns 110 on Friday.
  KPLC-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1knxx68 ) that Frank Levingston, one of seven children, was born in 1905 and grew up in northern Louisiana. He said he can remember the day he joined the Army and the day he was discharged.
  “I’ve been through so many dangerous things and I’m still here. I’m thankful to the almighty God for it,” he said.
  Levingston was an Army private and served
  
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• Oregon councilor: Muslims in office will ‘destroy’ the U.S.

  11-11-2015 12:19 via wivb.com
  
  DALLAS, Ore. (KOIN) — A Michigan city recently made history by electing the first-ever Muslim-majority council.
  Hamtramck, a historically Polish-Catholic enclave of Detroit, was the first city to have a Muslim-majority population in 2013. The emerging demographic reshaped the city’s political and cultural atmosphere in recent years.
  On November 5, three Muslim candidates won seats in Hamtramck’s six-member council.
  But the move didn’t sit well with Dallas C
  
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• FBI foils alleged race war plot by 3 Virginia men

  11-11-2015 12:08 via wivb.com
  
  CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Three men from Chesterfield, Virginia are facing federal charges after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) uncovered a plot to commit acts of violence against Black and Jewish places of worship.
  Robert C. Doyle and Ronald Beasley Chaney, III are both charged with conspiracy to possess firearms after having been convicted of a felony. A third suspect, Charles Halderman, is also facing a federal charge in connection to the case.(Fro
  
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• District Attorney's Office responds to Sawicki sentencing

  11-11-2015 05:53
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Assistant District Attorney Michael Flaherty says leaving the scene of an accident without reporting the incident is considered a D felony. The maximum sentencing for this offense is seven years.        
  
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• Jamestown man charged in 7-11 robberies

  11-11-2015 05:47
  
  The investigation into the robberies that occurred at a 7-Eleven store have resulted in charges against a Jamestown man.        
  
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• Clinton fundraiser draws hundreds to downtown Buffalo

  11-11-2015 05:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Organizers of Tuesday’s event that brought Hillary Clinton to the Queen City said after it could be the largest fundraiser for a democrat in Buffalo’s history.
  Jeremy Zellner, Erie County’s Democratic Party chairman, said more than $300,000 was raised, with 300 people in attendance at the Hyatt Regency. He said most of them paid the $1,000 just to get in the door, and “many” paid the $2,700 to attend the VIP portion of the event.
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• GOP presidential candidates meet for 4th debate

  11-11-2015 05:13 via wivb.com
  
  MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican presidential candidates debated for the fourth time in the 2016 nomination contest, this time in Milwaukee, as they compete to narrow down the wide-open contest.
  Ohio Gov. John Kasich is trying to show his international chops by taking the debate audience on a trip around the world during the fourth presidential debate.
  The former congressman and member of the House Armed Services Committee is vowing offense versus China on cyber security.
  Ukraine? Arm the i
  
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• What you need to know about the GOP debate

  11-11-2015 05:11 via wivb.com
  
  WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – For the fourth time in the 2016 race for the White House, Republican presidential hopefuls gathered for a nationally televised debate — this time in Milwaukee, Wis. Below is what you need to know about Tuesday’s event in Milwaukee:
  On the Issues:The Wall Between the Candidates:]
  The issue of illegal immigration brought the Trump campaign to the forefront in summer 2015. During Tuesday’s debate, the idea of building a wall between Mexico and th
  
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• Man jumps from BPD headquarters, is rushed to hospital

  11-11-2015 05:06 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man is recovering in the hospital after jumping from the third floor of Buffalo Police Headquarters.
  Officers say the man jumped from the window and landed on Franklin Street at about 10:30 p.m. Police then responded, taking him into custody and rushing with him to the Erie County Medical Center.
  The man’s injuries aren’t believed to be life threatening. Investigation continues into the incident.
  
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• Sheriff: Man with sword tries to steal toilet paper

  11-11-2015 05:03 via wivb.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Clackamas County Deputies arrested a man early Tuesday morning for breaking into an insurance office and trying to steal toilet paper.
  Deputies got the 911 call about 2:30 a.m. regarding a man acting suspiciously and throwing items over a fence at a State Farm insurance office in the 13000 block of SE Rusk Road in Milwaukie.
  Deputies found the back door of the building broken and saw a suspect inside trying to hide. They say he was trying to steal a vacuum cleaner,
  
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• Upcoming Outer Harbor plans include beach

  11-11-2015 04:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — There are new plans for Buffalo’s Outer Harbor, including a beach for western New Yorkers to enjoy.
  The beach will be sand-only, not for swimming, as water quality standards have not yet met the threshold for swimming safety.
  Visitors will instead be able to play in the sand and set up beach equipment, like chairs and blankets. Buffalo will employ similar features to a Toronto beach opened on an industrial pier five years ago.
  A design for the beach has ye
  
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• Students, professor plant 300 black crosses to get people talking

  11-11-2015 04:44 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Students and a professor at Buffalo State are hoping to get people talking about inequality in a move to place 300 black crosses in a campus quad.
  The Buffalo State professor says the faculty at the college wanted to put the black crosses in the ground on campus to keep the conversation about freedom and race going. Bill White said each black cross represents a life of an unarmed black person lost in police custody or in other situations involving police since 2
  
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• Eichel has 2 points, Sabres beat Lightning 4-1

  11-11-2015 04:30 via wivb.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist to help the Buffalo Sabres beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Tuesday night.
  Buffalo also got goals from Cody Franson, Marcus Foligno and Rasmus Ristolainen. The Sabres captured the final game of the season series after they were outscored 10-3 in three earlier losses to Tampa Bay.
  Sabres goalie Chad Johnson made a full-out diving save across the crease to take a goal away from Nikita Kucherov in the second.
  Steven Stamkos sco
  
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• Police: New York woman drowned after Pennsylvania crash

  11-11-2015 04:27 via wivb.com
  
  ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A New York woman walked to a pond and drowned after suffering only minor injuries in a traffic accident that killed another driver in northwestern Pennsylvania, and authorities have been trying to figure out why.
  Laura Nicholson, of Buffalo, drowned about 200 yards from Monday’s crash site in Summit Township, an Eriesuburb.
  Nicholson crossed a double-yellow line trying to pass a vehicle just after 8 a.m., hitting another car head on and killing its driver, Joseph Gau
  
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• An implantable weight loss tool that doesn’t involve surgery

  11-11-2015 04:05 via wivb.com
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — New technology to help shed the pounds. The good news is, it doesn’t involve surgery.
  It’s approved for patients who are 30 to 100 pounds overweight, those who typically are not able to undergo a bariatric or surgical procedure.
  Orbera is the latest tool in the battle against the bulge. It’s a balloon, made of silicone.
  “It inflates about the size of a grapefruit,” said Dr. Darren Tishler.
  Filled with
  
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• Police confiscate cell phones of Pa. students in ‘sexting’ investigation

  11-11-2015 04:02 via wivb.com
  
  NEWVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) – Police on Monday seized about two dozen cell phones from students at Big Spring High School as part of an investigation into the possible sharing of sexually explicit images of minors, the school district and district attorney’s office said.
  Cumberland County District Attorney Dave Freed told ABC 27 News it’s possible more people are involved.
  “We just don’t know the scope of this,” he said.
  So far, Freed said police are investigating at
  
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• FBI foils alleged race war plot by 3 local men

  11-11-2015 04:00 via wivb.com
  
  CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Three men from Chesterfield are facing federal charges after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) uncovered a plot to commit acts of violence against Black and Jewish places of worship.
  Robert C. Doyle and Ronald Beasley Chaney, III are both charged with conspiracy to possess firearms after having been convicted of a felony. A third suspect, Charles Halderman, is also facing a federal charge in connection to the case.
  Doyle has pre
  
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• Man charged with DWI after crashing into utility pole

  11-11-2015 03:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Clarence man is facing charges of driving while under the influence after a crash on Monday night.
  Officers say they responded to Goodrich Road in Clarence at about 11:30 p.m. to find a car stopped in a yard after crashing into a utility pole and a fence.
  First responders rushed to the scene and treated Kevin Collins, 22, for injuries to his head and face, then brought him to the Erie County Medical Center. After investigation by Erie County Sheriff’s De
  
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• Police: 8-year-old charged in beating death of 1-year-old

  11-11-2015 03:52 via wivb.com
  
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An 8-year-old boy is being charged with beating a 1-year-old girl to death while they were left home alone as their mothers went to a nightclub, Alabama police said Tuesday.
  The boy beat and killed 1-year-old Kelci Devine Lewis when she wouldn’t stop crying, Birmingham police spokesman Sean Edwards said. The mother of the toddler, 26-year-old Katerra Lewis, also is charged with manslaughter, he said.
  “This is by far one of the saddest cases that I have w
  
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• 5 Rounds Crew gang members plead guilty to federal charges

  11-11-2015 03:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A crew of five Buffalo gang members pleaded guilty to federal charges related to gang-associated crimes on Tuesday.
  Federal officials announced the convictions of Johnny Rounds, Donald Rounds, Ricky Proctor, Lorenzo Hunt and Demario Stewart, each on charges of racketeering conspiracy involving murder and drug dealing.
  Police say the five gang members committed violent acts while trafficking drugs on Buffalo’s east side. Their territory included Reed, Detro
  
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• Local police honor vets by installing green lights

  11-11-2015 03:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In the City of Dunkirk, police headquarters will be illuminated in green through the night.
  The large lights, which are typically white bulbs that serve as a beacon in Dunkirk,  were switched out ahead of Veteran’s Day to green bulbs. The move honors veterans and active members of the armed forces.
  “We want to show our respect and honor all the veteran members of our armed services who have served our country in the past, as well as those w
  
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• Body of 30-year-old man found in Little Valley Creek

  11-11-2015 01:42 via wivb.com
  
  LITTLE VALLEY, N.Y. (WIVB) — After receiving reports of a dead body in a creek behind the Village of Little Valley, police in Cattaraugus County sparked a full investigation.
  The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office announced it is investigating the death of Kyle J. Michener, 30, after pulling him from Little Valley Creek behind South Court Street.
  Criminal Investigations Bureau personnel responded to the scene Tuesday to investigate, along with the county coroner.
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